Culturally, Linguistically, & Economically Diverse AND Gifted –
This course is designed to introduce educators to the unique characteristics and needs of gifted students from culturally and linguistically diverse populations. In addition, you will investigate teaching strategies used to develop talent, multiple pathways to gifted identification and best practices for increasing cultural competence within schools and systems. Additional topics include language acquisition (and its effect on talent development), data, culturally responsive assessment, and the role of the educator. Extended 45 hour series available here.
Gifted Education 101-
Gifted Ed. 101 will cover the "basics"...definitions, law, identification, and characteristics. We will discuss the "WHY" behind gifted education and programming, including best practices for educators, advocacy, and social emotional needs. This course can be adapted for any audience.
Differentiation-
In this interactive session, educators will learn about and practice strategies to differentiate process and product for all students… without going crazy! Teachers will investigate the importance of low floor, high ceiling (wide walled) activities and their role in a rigorous classroom. The emphasis will be on creating opportunities for gifted learners, providing equitable access to high level programming, and systematic and thoughtful differentiation.
Depth and Complexity Level I*-
The Level I workshop covers structured inquiry and focused questioning in combination with Depth & Complexity prompts. Participants match standards, student learning objectives and inquiry questions to depth & complexity prompts, and use them to guide and assess classroom discussions and elicit deeper learning in all grades and content areas. This workshop is for educators who have not previously attended a DC training.
Depth and Complexity Level II*-
The Level II workshop, designed for educators who have previous understanding and experience with Depth and Complexity, digs deeper into content area connections and tools to support student application (frames, Q3 cards etc…). Using DC prompts to creatively guide and assess learning, as well as an introduction of content imperatives will be included. (Content Imperatives-Paradox, Origin, Convergence, Contribution, Parallel)
*Can relate specifically to EL & CLD students and best instructional practices.
Additional Gifted Education Topics (tailored to fit your system)-
Identification
Characteristics of Gifted Learners (Positives and Challenges)
Rigor and Engagement for Gifted Learners
Social/Emotional Needs of Gifted People
Cluster Grouping (Triumphs and Pitfalls)
Twice Exceptionality
ALP & 504 (Team Approach)
This course is designed to introduce educators to the unique characteristics and needs of gifted students from culturally and linguistically diverse populations. In addition, you will investigate teaching strategies used to develop talent, multiple pathways to gifted identification and best practices for increasing cultural competence within schools and systems. Additional topics include language acquisition (and its effect on talent development), data, culturally responsive assessment, and the role of the educator. Extended 45 hour series available here.
Gifted Education 101-
Gifted Ed. 101 will cover the "basics"...definitions, law, identification, and characteristics. We will discuss the "WHY" behind gifted education and programming, including best practices for educators, advocacy, and social emotional needs. This course can be adapted for any audience.
Differentiation-
In this interactive session, educators will learn about and practice strategies to differentiate process and product for all students… without going crazy! Teachers will investigate the importance of low floor, high ceiling (wide walled) activities and their role in a rigorous classroom. The emphasis will be on creating opportunities for gifted learners, providing equitable access to high level programming, and systematic and thoughtful differentiation.
Depth and Complexity Level I*-
The Level I workshop covers structured inquiry and focused questioning in combination with Depth & Complexity prompts. Participants match standards, student learning objectives and inquiry questions to depth & complexity prompts, and use them to guide and assess classroom discussions and elicit deeper learning in all grades and content areas. This workshop is for educators who have not previously attended a DC training.
Depth and Complexity Level II*-
The Level II workshop, designed for educators who have previous understanding and experience with Depth and Complexity, digs deeper into content area connections and tools to support student application (frames, Q3 cards etc…). Using DC prompts to creatively guide and assess learning, as well as an introduction of content imperatives will be included. (Content Imperatives-Paradox, Origin, Convergence, Contribution, Parallel)
*Can relate specifically to EL & CLD students and best instructional practices.
Additional Gifted Education Topics (tailored to fit your system)-
Identification
Characteristics of Gifted Learners (Positives and Challenges)
Rigor and Engagement for Gifted Learners
Social/Emotional Needs of Gifted People
Cluster Grouping (Triumphs and Pitfalls)
Twice Exceptionality
ALP & 504 (Team Approach)